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Luxembourg one of the world’s 20 top financial centres

05-04-2024

According to the Global Financial Centres Index, Luxembourg’s financial centre performs particularly well in human capital and infrastructure.
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Luxembourg’s population is one of the youngest in the entire EU

02-10-2023

According to the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, the average age is under 40 surpassed only by Cyprus and Ireland.
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EU innovation performance continues to improve

26-09-2023

In the 2023 edition of the EU’s Innovation Scoreboard, Luxembourg maintains its position as a strong innovator performing above the EU average with a score of 117.2% and with a 1% improvement compared to 2022. The country is placed in the category of strong innovators.
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Luxembourg among the world's top 20 most liveable cities

25-09-2023

In the 2023 edition of the Global Liveability Index of the most liveable cities, Luxembourg came out 19th worldwide and 8th within the European cities cited.
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Inflation in Luxembourg continues to rank among the EU’s lowest

22-08-2023

Luxembourg recorded the second lowest annual inflation rate in the EU, according to the latest July figures shared by the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat.
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CO2 emissions drop by -12% in Luxembourg: second best record in the EU

03-08-2023

Eurostat’s latest estimates indicate that in 2022, the EU collectively achieved a 2.8% decrease in CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion compared to the previous year. Luxembourg recorded the second biggest reduction in CO2 emissions among EU countries.
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Luxembourg 8th most attractive European country for foreign direct investment

19-06-2023

11% of investors rank Luxembourg as one of the top three countries in Europe that are most attractive for foreign direct investment according to the EY’s Luxembourg Attractiveness Survey 2023. While investment is primarily driven by the financial sector, the digital economy is expected to be a significant driver of growth.
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Luxembourg has 2nd highest level of tertiary education in the EU

14-06-2023

The European Union has set the target that at least 45% of the population aged 25-34 years should have attained tertiary education by 2030. Luxembourg already significantly exceeds this target and currently ranks 2nd among the EU countries.
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Luxembourg among the world's 10 happiest countries

05-04-2023

Luxembourg confirms once again its position as one of the world's happiest countries. It ranks 9th in the 2023 World Happiness Report.
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University of Luxembourg ranks 4th worldwide for its high international outlook

09-03-2023

The University of Luxembourg was ranked among the top 250 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. The multicultural and research-oriented university in Luxembourg, comprised of over 50% of foreign students, was ranked fourth in the world for its international outlook.
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Luxembourg ranks 11th in 2023 Global Innovation Scorecard

09-01-2023

Luxembourg is one of 24 countries classified as "innovation champions" in the 2023 Global Innovation Scorecard. The country stands out for its high degrees of freedom and diversity.
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Luxembourg ranks 8th worldwide for rule of law

03-01-2023

Ranked 8th in the 2022 WJP Rule of Law Index, Luxembourg stands out in particular for its high level of order and security, fundamental rights and regulatory enforcement.
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Luxembourg maintains its AAA rating

15-11-2022

Credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar has once again awarded Luxembourg its AAA rating with a stable outlook, thereby confirming its belief in the country's growth and stable public finances.
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Luxembourg has 8th fastest internet in the world

05-10-2022

With a mean download speed of 131.95, Luxembourg is among the 10 countries that have the fastest internet in the world.
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Luxembourg remains a strong innovator

27-09-2022

Luxembourg remains the 7th best-performing EU country in the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and continues to stand out for its highly attractive research system.
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Luxembourg 13th most competitive country in the world

13-09-2022

Luxembourg is ranked as the world’s 13th most competitive country in the 2022 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. The country ranks 1st in the world for its economic performance.
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Luxembourg among top 10 countries for post-COVID FDI recovery

12-09-2022

Foreign direct investment in Luxembourg increased by 85% during the first half of 2022, compared to the first 6 months of 2019.
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Luxembourg economy 3rd most resilient in the world

07-09-2022

Luxembourg remains the world's 3rd most resilient economy in the 2022 FM Global Resilience Index. The country even strengthens its global score compared to last year.
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Luxembourg among best cities to pursue a tech career

30-08-2022

Luxembourg is the second most attractive city in the EU to pursue a tech career, according to a study by CodeClan.
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Luxembourg has 2nd highest high-speed internet coverage in the EU

24-08-2022

The EU is steadily progressing towards its ambition to achieve gigabit connectivity in all EU households and 5G coverage for all populated areas in 2030. Luxembourg currently has the second highest high-speed internet coverage among the EU member states.
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Luxembourg most attractive European country for international jobseekers

17-08-2022

Luxembourg was the most attractive European country for international jobseekers in 2021, claims a recent study by Indeed Hiring Lab on shifts in international job search.
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Luxembourg #1 in the EU for government R&D spending per capita

11-08-2022

Recent statistics from EUROSTAT show that the Luxembourg government allocate by far the biggest national R&D budget in the European Union in relation to the size of the population.
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Luxembourg #1 in Europe for FDI per capita

07-07-2022

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports EY. With 25 FDI projects announced in 2021, Luxembourg ranks first in Europe in terms of investment projects relative to the population size.
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Luxembourg is the 6th happiest country in the world

24-03-2022

Luxembourg gains two places compared to 2021 and ranks 6th among the world’s happiest countries. Its high ranking is in particular driven by the country’s strong GDP performance and high levels of freedom and life expectancy.
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Luxembourg has the lowest gender pay gap in the EU

21-03-2022

Eurostat, the statistics agency of the European Union, has released data on gender inequality in earnings. With a gender pay gap between men and women of 0.7%, Luxembourg comes out on top among the EU member states.
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Luxembourg world’s 5th most global economy

02-03-2022

The 2021 KOF Globalisation Index lists Luxembourg as the 5th most global economy in the world. It also puts the country 1st in the world for social globalisation.
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Luxembourg City wins 2022 Access City Award

21-02-2022

The award, organised by the European Commission together with the European Disability Forum, highlights Luxembourg City’s achievements in becoming more accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Luxembourg: Strong public finances, AAA rating reconfirmed

16-02-2022

After two years of the global pandemic, the economic situation in Luxembourg remains favourable. The country enjoyed an economic growth of 7% in 2021, tax revenues increased by 16.3% in 2021 and the AAA rating of the economy has just been reconfirmed by three of the leading credit rating agencies.
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Luxembourg remains 3rd in World Talent Ranking

12-01-2022

For the second consecutive year, the 2021 IMD World Talent Ranking places Luxembourg 3rd in the world for its ability to develop, attract and retain the talent needed for its economy to stay competitive.
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Luxembourg best in the world for attracting talent

01-12-2021

Ranked 8th in the 2021 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Luxembourg is clearly a top performer in attracting talent. The country ranks 1st in the world for its ability to attract, and 6th for its ability to retain talent.
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